Helicopter Flight Instructor

Glacier Aviation ETPL
A 200 flight hour program that provides all of the qualifications, credentials and certifications required to compete in the helicopter aviation industry as a pilot. This is a self paced program tailored to meet your scheduling and training progress needs.

Financial information

Total tuition

$84,475.00

Total required fees

$4,450.00

Books and supplies

$500.00

Locations

Tumwater

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

Yes

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

N/A

Credits

280

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Certified Flight Instructor - Helicopter

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Speak english for radio communications; minimum age 17

Is this program approved to train veterans?

No

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certified Flight Instructor License - Helicopter

Certification/license test preparation provided

Certified Flight Instructor License - Helicopter

Employment performance results

Program type

Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew

Completion rate

95%

Employment rate

72%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$18.20

Typical (median) annual earnings

$30,895.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew

Education

69%

Other Industries

31%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
20
Completion rate
95%
Average number of students who completed each year
7
Gender
Male
81%
Female
19%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
5%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
90%
Multi-racial
0%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
5%
20 to 29
50%
30 to 39
35%
40 to 49
10%
50 and over
0%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
40%
Some college experience, but no degree
10%
Certificate or AA
15%
BA or higher
35%